Mobility Assistance in Mitchell, IN

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mitchell, IN: the local picture

51%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Lawrence County)

154

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

9.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Bedford)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Lawrence County)

About 267 Mitchell residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (51%; 24% in Lawrence County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

154 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Mitchell that list physical therapy include Elara Caring and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mitchell compared with Lawrence County and Indiana

Census figure	Mitchell	Lawrence County	Indiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	51%	24%	21%
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	26%	7.5%	6.3%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	4.8%	6.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,143	$49,516	—

Older residents in towns around Mitchell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Bedford, IN	8.5 mi	3,042	23%
Paoli, IN	12 mi	978	19%
Salem, IN	22 mi	1,388	29%
Smithville-Sanders, IN	22 mi	561	25%
Loogootee, IN	24 mi	601	24%
Brownstown, IN	25 mi	875	25%

Home health agencies serving Mitchell (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	123 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(765) 452-1411
Amedisys Home Health	Bloomington, IN	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 333-7018
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Ascension At Home	Indianapolis, IN	79 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 829-2124
Elite Home Rehab And Healthcare Corp	Carmel, IN	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(317) 325-8860
Redcrest Home Health LLC	Indianapolis, IN	74 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 962-4600

Emergency hospitals near Mitchell

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital	Bedford, IN	9.4 mi	3 of 5	(812) 275-1200
Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital	Paoli, IN	13 mi	not rated	(812) 723-2811

Straight-line miles from the center of Mitchell. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Mitchell

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,679 monthly median income of Mitchell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Mitchell: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mitchell?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,679 monthly median income of Mitchell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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